keeping worms alive

Post by **Jale** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:02 pm

I've got about 5 dozen worms in my worm box in the fridge./ They are still very healthy and lively.

Other than keepig them cool and moist, is there anything that I can add to them to give them food/nutrients??

thanks

Joe

Post by **CCLad** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:09 pm

Shred up some news paper and mix it into the soil.

Post by **Markus** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:10 pm

Try to aviod sticking hooks through them.

Post by **jig head** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:15 pm

What me and my brother did was buy a worm box and frabill worm bedding. Just follow the instructions on the bag and your worms will get fatter and longer. It works great.

Post by **bottom feeder** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:11 pm

If you use newspapeer you can also use coffee grounds and eggshell. They will work it upinto compost for you.
Norm

Post by **Tip-up** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:18 pm

As jig head said we have been using this for a while, we have about 6 dozen worms in the basement that dont even need to be in the fridge and they have been down there and growing for almost a month now

We have been using this product called Fat And Sassy by Frabill that has a mixed in food source and growing stuff.

We keep them in a box that is made also by Frabill it is great because it is insulated.

No walleye can resist a Fat And Sassy worm.

Post by **Jale** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:53 pm

Tip-up

that is the exact box that I have.

Think I'm gonna try the eggshells, coffee and newspaper. see how it goes

thanks guys

Joe

Post by **lars56ca** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:06 pm

keep them cool and moist, and for extended periods, try feeding them chicken mash ..I've never seen a worm on steroids . but this has to be the next best thing. Just sprinkle some on top and when it's gone, just add some more

Post by **snip** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:56 pm

The Fat & Sassy worm bedding is great stuff. I've had 300 worms in that stuff for 2 months now. I have a student fridge in my basement set for 42* Fahrenheit and the worms love it in there. Only thing I've added to my worm bedding is a stale piece of bread and a banana peel. I check the worms about twice a week to remove any bad worms. I've only lost about 12 to 15 in those 2 months. About every 3 weeks I'll dump the whole lot of them in a big styrofoam box and break up any clumps that sometimes form on the bottom. I've used this stuff for the last 3 years and have had great success with it. I like that it is already to go - no mixing water with it. Plus it already has food mixed in it. Just my 2 cents.

Post by **Jale** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:09 pm

where do you pick up this Fat And Sassy. I have never heard of it before.

Joe

Post by **Tip-up** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:24 pm

Lebaron..$3.00

Post by **snip** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:31 pm

In the states, you can get it from Cabela's or Gander Mountain stores(possibly from Bass pro shops also). I don't know where in Canada it is available. I would think if a store carried other Frabill items, they should be able to get this also. In the states it usually runs $5 u.s. for a 5 pound box.

Post by **CCLad** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:54 am

[quote="jale6666"]Tip-up

that is the exact box that I have.

Think I'm gonna try the eggshells, coffee and newspaper. see how it goes

That's a great idea, it will give them something to read while they eat their eggs for breakfast and enjoy some caffeine!!

Post by **DV_8** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:29 am

Markus wrote:Try to aviod sticking hooks through them.

You crack me up Markus!

Post by **barblessbob** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:44 pm

run your local newspaper thru the shredder but only after the
sweety has read it.
the paper is printed with vegetable ink , they eat , they get fatter and you end up with a nice bucket of rich soil for you sweety's plants

my gal love me for it but she will not go near my worm box or
leach jar, perfect

nofish